Category Archives: Deployment

App-V FAQ: How do I configure the App-V Client in stand-alone mode?

Stand-alone mode in App-V is useful where you are deploying App-V applications via Group Policy or a 3rd party ESD (using the MSI file), or you have the App-V packages available on a file share and import them with the … Continue reading

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App-V FAQ: How do I create a silent installation for the App-V Client?

TechNet has the documentation you need for creating a silent or unattended installation of the App-V client for deployment to existing workstations or during your base image build. Before embarking on customising the install, I usually recommend first understanding how … Continue reading

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App-V FAQ: What are the dependencies of the App-V Client?

The current versions of App-V have similar dependencies; however there are some differences with the newer 4.6 client. Of course the main dependency of the App-V Client is Windows itself. App-V 4.5 The App-V 4.5 client supports the following 32-bit … Continue reading

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App-V FAQ: Can I use Application Compatibility Shims with App-V?

Applications virtualised and delivered by App-V will work with application compatibility shims. You should consider application compatibility testing and remediation as a part of any operating system upgrade, because App-V is not a compatibility solution. Microsoft’s Chris Jackson has written … Continue reading

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App-V FAQ: What are the system requirements for App-V?

Operating system support for App-V is ultimately determined by the Microsoft Product Support Lifecycle. Note that the App-V 4.6 Client and Sequencer is required for 64-bit operating systems. App-V Desktop Client Full details for the client system requirements can be … Continue reading

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